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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,595 cc

X443 HLPMOT history

X443 HLP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 96,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

X443 HLP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
96,709 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
X443 HLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X443 HLP was last recorded at 96,709 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 May 2007: 37,422 miles, lower than 321,627 miles on 1 Jun 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,707 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,709 miles
  • 2023 – 95,799 miles
  • 2022 – 93,835 miles
  • 2020 – 92,377 miles
  • 2019 – 91,422 miles
  • 2018 – 74,376 miles
  • 2017 – 73,900 miles
  • 2016 – 68,958 miles
  • 2015 – 59,106 miles
  • 2014 – 55,595 miles
  • 2012 – 54,005 miles
  • 2011 – 50,280 miles
  • 2010 – 47,699 miles
  • 2009 – 44,963 miles
  • 2008 – 41,771 miles
  • 2007 – 37,422 miles
  • 2006 – 321,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,709 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNSF & OSF suspension top strut mountings play presentRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Seat belts not checked/ InaccessibleRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake discs corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front & rear brake discs worn & pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,709 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,709 miles
    Test number
    342155519278
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNSF & OSF suspension top strut mountings play present
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belts not checked/ Inaccessible
  2. Fail96,707 miles4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,707 miles
    Test number
    403982924272
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNSF & OSF suspension top strut mountings play present
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belts not checked/ Inaccessible
  3. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    330008136295
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake disc pitted
    • AdvisoryIntermittent ABS fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belts not checked/ Inaccessible
  4. Pass95,799 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    95,799 miles
    Test number
    676161587898
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake discs worn & pitted
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belts not checked/ Inaccessible
  5. FailMileage not read6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    502905157024
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake discs worn & pitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belts not checked/ Inaccessible
  6. Pass93,835 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,835 miles
    Test number
    623018483904
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail93,834 miles (+1,457)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,834 miles
    Test number
    686123628354
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected brake siezed (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass92,377 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,377 miles
    Test number
    455015933461
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cracks present in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks present in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Fail92,377 miles (+955)1 major2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,377 miles
    Test number
    843291794654
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cracks present in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks present in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass91,422 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,422 miles
    Test number
    628845547492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner driveshaft c.v boot deterioated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deterioated
    • AdvisoryOil level low
  11. Fail91,422 miles (+17,046)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,422 miles
    Test number
    995347283657
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour 580 (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour 580 (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working 382 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner driveshaft c.v boot deterioated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deterioated
    • AdvisoryOil level low
  12. Pass74,376 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,376 miles
    Test number
    519590546828
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs lipped and corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroded
  13. Fail74,376 miles (+476)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,376 miles
    Test number
    415231508641
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Leaking from arch (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs lipped and corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroded
  14. Pass73,900 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,900 miles
    Test number
    589385877598
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes have slight bind
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings have very slight play
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and lipped
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
  15. Fail73,900 miles (+4,942)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,900 miles
    Test number
    213805032750
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes have slight bind
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings have very slight play
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
  16. Pass68,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,958 miles
    Test number
    162459532232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,958 miles (+9,852)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,958 miles
    Test number
    341936685502
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass59,106 miles (+3,511)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,106 miles
    Test number
    909140245141
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
  19. Pass55,595 miles (+1,590)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,595 miles
    Test number
    218614304180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,005 miles (+1,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,005 miles
    Test number
    497404012384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass52,476 miles (+2,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,476 miles
    Test number
    257150422017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass50,280 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,280 miles
    Test number
    299238851472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,699 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,699 miles
    Test number
    914153350195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,963 miles (+3,192)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,963 miles
    Test number
    501862659189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,771 miles (+4,349)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,771 miles
    Test number
    280079148474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,422 miles
    Test number
    172366647158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,422 miles (-284,205)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,422 miles
    Test number
    710526947140
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass321,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    321,627 miles
    Test number
    143942456105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X443 HLP

Does X443 HLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X443 HLP expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X443 HLP?
The MOT on X443 HLP expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X443 HLP done?
X443 HLP was recorded at 96,709 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025.
Has X443 HLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X443 HLP has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X443 HLP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X443 HLP find?
X443 HLP passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf; exhaust system corroded; nsf & osf suspension top strut mountings play present, and 2 more.

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